jessa

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  • Have you ever?

    Have you ever raised chickens, ducks, and goats in your backyard? If you haven’t, here’s what a typical day looks like: You wake up at first light You let the chickens and the ducks out of their cages Relocate the goats Feed them (like giving them some breakfast) and give them water Scoop poop (and… Read more


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  • Getting things done (living by the clock rip off)

    You can still do things without looking at the time. As tempting as it is to always valuate your work based on the minutes (or hours) you were able to put into it, sometimes, it’s worthwhile to just do the work no matter how long it takes. Because it’s not about how much time you… Read more


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  • Living by the clock

    Living by the clock

    To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes. Connect with her elsewhere at bio.link/jes. You can also support her work through buymeacoffee.com/heyitsjessa. Resources: Book: Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Change (by Bruce Feiler) Article: Many people don’t want to work unless it’s from home… Read more


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  • Make your day longer or shorter, your call

    If you want to make your day longer, go out and travel. Spend time with people who matter to you or meet new people. Feel the wind against your skin or hear the trees rustle. Go out and be in the hustle and bustle of the busy street. Be in the zone, do what you… Read more


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  • Why would somebody lead?

    When everybody leads, no one leads. When nobody leads, then who will step up? It’s incredible how there will always be somebody who steps up. And for teams with this kind of person, yes, you are fortunate! Why would somebody be compelled to lead? Perhaps for the sake of their reputation. Perhaps, they know that they… Read more


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  • Neglect and irresponsibility

    I did not make a list anymore, so I am usually caught up in-between tasks that don’t necessarily help me achieve what I intend to finish within the day. How often do you neglect goal-setting? How do you spend your time? Perhaps, living a carefree life is admirable. But there are things we have to… Read more


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  • Emails and how to get rid of them

    Yes, you’re right. My emails are piling up. I used to play the inbox-zero card. But there are just days when I don’t feel like checking them. So let them all pile up as if I am in rebellion against the emails bombarding my everyday life. Even those emails sent in the wee hours of… Read more


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